Catering Assistant at Henley Bank High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HBHS/79935

Location

Mill Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4QF

Contract Type

Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£15,592.16 - £15,592.16 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

26.25

Weeks Per Year

44.967

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 9th Aug, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be Confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be Confirmed

About this Role

We are looking for a Catering Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and committed individual to join our busy Catering Team to enable us to providing excellent service to our students and staff and to play an important part in the smooth and efficient running of the School Kitchen.

At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.

We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

To support with the smooth and efficient running of the school kitchen
Developing relationships with food suppliers
To maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene and to work within the Health and Safety, Hygiene and COSHH Regulations
To assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals, Sandwiches, salads & chilled items, as well as grab & go snacks & hot food
Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages
Serving food and beverages at break and lunch times within the school canteen/serving pods based around the school premises
Maintain stocks of food under appropriately hygienic conditions and ensure stock rotation
Operate kitchen equipment and report any machinery faults immediately to the Catering Manager
To load and unload dishwashers and undertake cleaning and washing up as directed by the Line Manager
To clean dining areas, kitchen and catering equipment
To ensure that the correct procedures are followed when using the cashless catering till system
Updating menu boards on a daily basis
Able to work as part of a team and on an individual basis with the ability to use own initiative
To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school
To attend school team meetings

What’s in it for you:

Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

To support the catering manager in planning menus, following guidelines in nutrition and healthy eating

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.